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The Librain
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Former professional school librarian, now retired through chronic illness. Trying to keep cheerful by reading, drinking lots of tea, blogging my new life, and my love of bling!
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Dear Lauren, thank you for commenting. Yes, it was wonderful to spend time as a family. I am hoping that…
Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your comment and your kind words.I am saving up for the blue colourway,…
Gorgeous outfit and accessories Anne! I hope you are able to find a replacement for the shoes that you will…
Anne ! This is so lovely ! I look forward to your modeling photos when you get around to it.…
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Reading roundup 03/02/21
I have to confess that I have been neglecting my books over the last couple of weeks! Naughty me. You see, I have become addicted to a series on Amazon Prime. I simply can’t stop watching The Shield! So, I … Continue reading
Update 01/02/21 – vaccination day
First of all, I hope that you had as nice a weekend as possible in these difficult and stressful times. My weekend was rather unusual – a break from staying in bed all day! If you visited this blog on … Continue reading
Outfits of the week 29/01/21
Well, it’s only one outfit this week. I did try, but I have had to spend most of my time in bed with the usual set of issues. Anyway, I did manage to put together one nice set of clothing … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant, gold, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, John Lewis, Lands' End, MaiTai, pink, silver, Swarovski
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Update 27/01/21
Sorry that the usual Reading Roundup post has been postponed until next week, but I am too keyed up to write properly because… I have been offered my COVID-19 vaccination on Saturday! Whoop! I hope it isn’t too long until … Continue reading
Update 25/01/21 with a final sale purchase
OK, it is now very clear that I simply cannot resist sales! In my defence, I see items that I like and will fit into my wardrobe plan and I stalk them for weeks until the price drops. I very … Continue reading
Outfits of the week 22/01/21
Earlier in the week, I spent some time going through my Hermès scarf collection, looking at the ones I haven’t worn for a while and making a pile of those most suitable for winter wear. I intend to work my … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Cosmographia Universalis, Hermès, photos, scarf organisation, Sweet Dreams
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Reading roundup 20/01/21
It’s Wednesday again, already! Even though I don’t feel that I am doing very much, time seems to be speeding along very quickly. Perhaps it’s because I have enjoyed reading so much in the last week? Anyway, here is my … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, thrillers, Young Adult
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Update 18/01/21
I have made quite a few New Year’s resolutions for this year. I probably won’t disclose all of them, but one was to try to help out more with household tasks than I was able to last year. Lovely Husband … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle
Tagged beauty, Cleanse and Polish, house, housework, Liz Earle, skin care, To-Do Lists, wrinkles
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Outfit of the week 15/01/21
Oh dear! I have to confess that I have worn only one “proper” outfit this week and even that was based around loungewear/pyjamas. Yes, I have draped a scarf or a shawl over my shoulders on occasion, but I have … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Art Nouveau, beige, brick, COVID-19, Hermès, La Promenade de Platon, Marks and Spencer, navy, purple, turquoise, vaccinations
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Reading roundup 13/01/21
In contrast to last week’s post, this one will be about only one book. There is a bit more to say about that, however. When I had finished the first book of the week, I actually started reading, and gave … Continue reading
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